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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Railway Institute
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The 1190 Massacre
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Inscription to Hecules
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster