Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Alcuin of York
- The End of the Abbey
- Second World War York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Water Lanes
- Feeding Roman York
- Teaching the Poor
- Fire in the Minster
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Bar Convent