Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York's Coat of Arms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Ripon College for Women
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Edward II and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- George Leeman
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Victoria Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway