Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward III and York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The 1190 Massacre
- Lendal Bridge
- A New Walk
- The Railway Institute
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Abbot's House
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham School