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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Feeding Roman York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The County Court House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Black Death
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Crux's Church
- Sixties York