Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Bronze weights
- View from Station Rise
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- George Leeman
- Lendal Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Helmet
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Mystery Plays
- Ouse Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Alcuin of York