Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Central Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Multangular Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Dick Turpin
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Art Gallery
- The Horn of Ulf
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- De Grey Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval