Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Lendal Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jubbergate
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Cawood Sword
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Alcuin of York
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Medieval Minster