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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree Park
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- King Richard II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mary Ward
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New Walk
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Richard III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York in the fifteenth Century