Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Constantius Chlorus
- Anglian Cross
- Clifford's Tower
- York Central Library
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Council of Arles
- The White Rose of York
- St William's Shrine
- First World War York
- King Edward III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The End of the Abbey
- The Basilica
- Dick Turpin
- The Railway Institute