Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze weights
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Male Grooming
- Gold Finger Ring
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Coins
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Teaching the Poor
- Transport Moves On
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cumberland House, King's Staith