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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Medieval Prisons
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Mystery Plays
- The First Railway Station
- Statue of Napoleon
- Silver Strap Ends