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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The York Hoard
- St William's Shrine
- The Retreat
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Dick Turpin
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Second World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Helen
- The County Court House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Multangular Tower