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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Multangular Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Statue of an Athlete
- John Carr - Architect
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap