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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Helen
- De Grey Rooms
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Yorkshire Museum
- Jubbergate
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Fire in the Minster
- The Cawood Sword
- The Debtors' Prison
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Guildhall
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Male Grooming