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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bone Trial Piece
- Clifford's Tower
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Stonegate
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War York
- King Richard III and York