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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Norman Window Frame
- George Leeman
- The Female Prison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Walk
- Sixties York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Minster