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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- Dick Turpin
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Silver Strap Ends
- Feeding Roman York
- The York Observatory
- Jubbergate
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Medieval Prisons
- The Female Prison
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa