Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- View from Station Rise
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Industrial Upheaval
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Mansion House
- Viking Coins
- Ripon College for Women
- Barker Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Castle
- York Union Gas Works
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward I and York