Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The End of the Abbey
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- First World War Memorial
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Silk Cap
- Alcuin of York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Carving
- Norman Window Frame
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Mystery Plays