Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Victoria Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Female Prison
- King Edward III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The 1190 Massacre
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Olive Oil Container
- View from Station Rise
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Union Gas Works