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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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Bombed
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Coins
- Gold Arm Ring
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Garrison
- The White Rose of York
- King Edward I and York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street