Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Council of Arles
- The New Theatre
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of the God Mars
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Our Lady's Row
- St Crux's Church
- The Shambles
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Male Grooming
- Victoria Bar
- The York Hoard