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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- John Carr - Architect
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fishergate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Margaret Clitherow
- Norman Window Frame
- A Pipkin
- The New Theatre
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Viking Boot