Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Tower
- George Leeman
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bootham Bar
- Viking Boot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Crest of York St John College
- Clifford's Tower
- Water Lanes
- The Guildhall
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Barker Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Anglian Carving