Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- The Shambles
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Mansion House
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward III and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street