Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Jubbergate
- The Shambles
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Gold Finger Ring
- The White Rose of York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Church of St Olave
- York Bombed
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- A Pipkin
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Skeldergate Bridge