Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Olive Oil Container
- York Garrison
- Viking Male Grooming
- Sixties York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Sword Pommel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Jubbergate
- Walmgate Bar
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street