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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Clifford's Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- A New Walk
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Horn of Ulf
- Constantius Chlorus
- Barley Hall
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Hoard
- York Central Library
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Crux's Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Micklegate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop