Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bootham School
- York Castle Museum
- Water Lanes
- York Union Gas Works
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Alcuin of York
- George Leeman
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- Monk Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Gold Finger Ring
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate