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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- St Crux's Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Central Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Head Pot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jubbergate
- Fairfax House
- The Norman Minster