Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Union Gas Works
- The New Theatre
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Alcuin of York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Crest of York St John College
- York Garrison
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Roman Head Pot
- York Art Gallery
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription to Hecules
- Mary Ward
- Lendal Tower