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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Coins
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Abbey
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway Institute
- George Leeman
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers