Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman House
- York's Airfield
- Walmgate Bar
- Sixties York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Barker Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Greyfriars
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Sword Pommel
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate