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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Ouse Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Observatory
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Roman Fortress
- Barker Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Minster Library