Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Olave
- First World War York
- Lendal Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- The Basilica
- Monk Bar
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Guildhall
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription to Hecules
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ripon College for Women
- The Minster in the 20th Century