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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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Central Library
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Roman Head Pot
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Our Lady's Row
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Leeman
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Alcuin of York
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Olave
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Medieval Castle