Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fire in the Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The End of the Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Minster in Viking Times
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- New Earswick
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers