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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- George Leeman
- William Etty, Artist
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- Teaching the Poor
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Boot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- Middleham Jewel