Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Boot
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Hanging Bowl