Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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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...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Helen
- The Medieval Minster
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- First World War York
- Our Lady's Row
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of an Athlete
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa