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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Greyfriars
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Guy Fawkes
- Bronze weights
- The Railway Institute
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Battle of the Standard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Richard III and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe