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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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Edward III and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Lendal Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Olave
- Second World War York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Bar Convent
- Bronze weights