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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Boot
- View from Station Rise
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The York Helmet
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Teaching the Poor