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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bootham School