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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Victoria Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- 62 Low Petergate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Industrial Upheaval
- The First Minster
- Judges Lodging
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers