Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- John Carr - Architect
- Statue of the God Mars
- The George Fox Incident
- Micklegate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Anglian Carving
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Feeding Roman York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Jubbergate