Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mansion House
- First World War York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward I and York
- The Red Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Medieval Prisons
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A Pipkin
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Margaret Clitherow
- New Earswick
- Church of St Helen