Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Fire in the Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Garrison
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Church of St Olave
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Male Grooming