Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham School
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward III and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Hoard
- The County Court House