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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward II and York
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fishergate Bar
- The First Minster
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree Park
- Ripon College for Women
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Margaret Clitherow
- New Shopping Centres
- Treasurer's House
- The Mystery Plays