Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Red Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Vikings and Christianity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Shambles
- The Council of Arles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Retreat
- The Hospitium
- First World War York
- King Edward III and York