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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- King Richard II and York
- Bootham Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Shambles
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Boot
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- Second World War York