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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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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...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Boot
- York Garrison
- A New Vision For York
- Norman Window Frame
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters