Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Medieval Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Guy Fawkes
- Mary Ward
- Military Belt Fitting
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Boot
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier