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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fairfax House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Micklegate Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Alcuin of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Cinema Comes to York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Second World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace