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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Statue of Napoleon
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Lendal Bridge
- King's Manor - Victorian
- New Earswick
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- First World War Memorial
- The York Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- George Leeman
- Yorkshire Museum
- Tombstone of Julia Velva