Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Castle
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Feeding Roman York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Carving
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Abbot's House
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Mansion House
- Bootham School