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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Norman Window Frame
- King Edward III and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Coins
- Middleham Jewel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey