Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Roman Head Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Multangular Tower
- King Edward I and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Mystery Plays
- The First Railway Station
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The End of the Abbey