Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- The First Railway Station
- George Leeman
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Boot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Guildhall
- The First Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- A Pipkin
- The Retreat
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Olive Oil Container
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- William Etty, Artist