Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- Crest of York St John College
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Margaret Clitherow
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Teaching the Poor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- First World War York
- York Bombed
- Roman Head Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The County Court House