Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- De Grey Rooms
- The George Fox Incident
- The Minster in Viking Times
- St William's Shrine
- The Red Tower
- Second World War York
- Our Lady's Row
- A New Walk
- Church of St Helen
- York Railway Station
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Helmet
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Hoard
- Olive Oil Container
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters