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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Edward III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Arm Ring
- Judges Lodging
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Carving
- St Crux's Church
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of the God Mars
- The First Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- Dick Turpin