Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Feeding Roman York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The 1190 Massacre
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Gold Arm Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Medieval Prisons
- Is York Cursed?
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Bridge