Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Royal Station Hotel
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of St Wilfrid
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Mansion House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Monk Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Military Belt Fitting