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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New Walk
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Central Library
- Our Lady's Row
- Fire in the Minster
- The White Rose of York
- Monk Bar
- Judges Lodging
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- The First Minster
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster after the Reformation