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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Guildhall
- The Railway Institute
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- Minster Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fishergate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters