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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The First Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Abbot's House
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Abbey
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ripon College for Women
- The Guildhall
- King Edward I and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers