Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Council of Arles
- Second World War York
- Statue of the God Mars
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The York Observatory
- Alcuin of York
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward I and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Wilfrid
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Male Grooming