Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Second World War York
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Tower
- The Greyfriars
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway Institute
- A New Walk