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 Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Shopping Centres
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Cross
- York Garrison
- The Abbot's House
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Earswick
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The York Hoard
- The Retreat