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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York's Coat of Arms
- Viking Boot
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Second World War York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Rowntree Park
- Clifford's Tower
- The York Hoard