Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Battle of the Standard
- Water Lanes
- Royal Station Hotel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in Viking Times
- William Etty, Artist
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Church of St Helen
- The Guildhall
- The Multangular Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Mary Ward