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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The York Helmet
- Micklegate Bar
- The Black Death
- Barker Tower
- The York Observatory
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New Vision For York
- First World War Memorial
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Boot