Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- Industrial Upheaval
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- George Leeman
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Castle Museum
- Walmgate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bootham School
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Horn of Ulf
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Water Lanes
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Minster
- William Etty, Artist