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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Vision For York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Horn of Ulf
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas