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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Bootham School
- Second World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barker Tower
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Bronze weights
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mary Ward