Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Monk Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Viking Boot
- Vikings and Christianity
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- New Earswick
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Statue of the God Mars