Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Constantius Chlorus
- King Richard III and York
- The End of the Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Our Lady's Row
- Dick Turpin
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College