Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Multangular Tower
- Rowntree Park
- Water Lanes
- John Carr - Architect
- First World War York
- Jubbergate
- Bone Trial Piece
- William Etty, Artist
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Transport Moves On
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 19th Century