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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Norman Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Vision For York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Jubbergate
- York Castle Museum