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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Norman Castle
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Coins
- The York Helmet