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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Richard II and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Shambles
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Debtors' Prison
- Inscription to Hecules