Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- The Black Death
- Norman Window Frame
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Assembly Rooms
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules