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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Edward III and York
- First World War York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Roman Head Pot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King Edward I and York