Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Fairfax House
- The Council of Arles
- Teaching the Poor
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Basilica
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vikings and Christianity
- Our Lady's Row
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward I and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Rowntree Park
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Boot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fire in the Minster