Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- The White Rose of York
- Feeding Roman York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Stonegate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Medieval Prisons
- De Grey Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval
- Is York Cursed?
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- Middleham Jewel
- York's first historian: Francis Drake