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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Airfield
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- De Grey Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum