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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman Abbey
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- View from Station Rise
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Royal Station Hotel
- Micklegate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Feeding Roman York