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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Abbot's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Retreat
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Carving
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Barker Tower
- The Black Death
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- York Bombed