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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- The Greyfriars
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bronze weights
- Ouse Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Constantius Chlorus
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Helen
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity