Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Abbot's House
- The Norman Minster
- Stonegate
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Vikings and Christianity
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Castle Museum
- The Greyfriars
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers