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 City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Olave
- Is York Cursed?
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Margaret Clitherow
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Bar
- St William's Shrine
- The York Helmet
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Silk Cap