Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Norman Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- The Guildhall
- Roman Head Pot
- The End of the Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mansion House
- King Richard II and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Transport Moves On
- First World War York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Retreat
- Crest of York St John College
- The Roman Fortress
- Margaret Clitherow
- Inscription to Hecules