Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Fire in the Minster
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Transport Moves On
- The First Railway Station
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Helen
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Railway Institute
- York Art Gallery
- Amber Bead Workshop
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Water Lanes
- The Black Death
- Medieval Chamber Pot