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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- The York Observatory
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Greyfriars
- A New Vision For York
- 62 Low Petergate
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Viking Boot
- William Etty, Artist
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Jubbergate
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham Bar
- Judges Lodging