Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The First Railway Station
- William Etty, Artist
- Monk Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Vikings and Christianity
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity