Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Olave
- Olive Oil Container
- The York Helmet
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Walmgate Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The New Theatre
- St Crux's Church
- The Female Prison
- York Garrison
- Anglian Cross
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barker Tower