Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rowntree Park
- Barley Hall
- Roman Head Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard II and York
- The Red Tower
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway Institute
- Walmgate Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The End of the Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms