Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Red Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Battle of the Standard
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman House
- York and the Holocaust
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in Viking Times