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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Boot
- Teaching the Poor
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Judges Lodging
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Female Prison
- Alcuin of York
- The Shambles
- Holy Trinity Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey