Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of an Athlete
- Middleham Jewel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Minster Library
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mystery Plays
- Mary Ward
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mansion House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Newgate Cross Shaft