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 Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Silver Strap Ends
- Gold Finger Ring
- Roman Head Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- A New Vision For York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Norman Window Frame
- York Union Gas Works
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Margaret Clitherow