Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Our Lady's Row
- Barker Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Guildhall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Cross
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Roman Head Pot
- The Basilica
- First World War York
- Statue of Napoleon
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl