Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Medieval Minster
- Crest of York St John College
- George Leeman
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Boot
- King Richard II and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Abbot's House
- York Union Gas Works
- Constantius Chlorus
- Bootham Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions