Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New Vision For York
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Silver Strap Ends
- John Carr - Architect
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Prisons
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers