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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Abbot's House
- York Castle Museum
- King Edward I and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Clifford's Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Olive Oil Container
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Barley Hall
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Union Gas Works