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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Cross
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bone Trial Piece
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Airfield
- King Edward I and York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Olive Oil Container
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The York Observatory
- St Crux's Church