Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Monk Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Our Lady's Row
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Crux's Church
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Lendal Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Olive Oil Container
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mystery Plays