Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Castle
- Treasurer's House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Monk Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fishergate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle