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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Crest of York St John College
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The End of the Abbey
- A Pipkin
- The New Theatre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- George Leeman
- The Mystery Plays
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Olave