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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Roman Fortress
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- The York Helmet
- 62 Low Petergate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King's Manor - Victorian