Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The York Hoard
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- The Council of Arles
- The Norman House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of the Standard
- Alcuin of York