Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Boot
- A New Walk
- York Union Gas Works
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ouse Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bootham School
- Crest of York St John College
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Red Tower
- The Mansion House
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap