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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fishergate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War York
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Teaching the Poor
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Victoria Bar
- Vikings and Christianity
- The York Helmet
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Railway Institute
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barker Tower