Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Minster Library
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- The York Hoard
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Medieval Abbey
- Water Lanes
- Bootham Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- Olive Oil Container
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers