Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Multangular Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Mystery Plays
- Transport Moves On
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree Park
- Viking Silk Cap
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Scarborough Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- The County Court House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fire in the Minster