Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Hospitium
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Richard II and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward I and York
- The Guildhall
- Royal Station Hotel
- Barley Hall