Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The York Helmet
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in Viking Times
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Silk Cap
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Red Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Hoard
- Scarborough Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle