Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Viking Male Grooming
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Minster
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Art Gallery