Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A Pipkin
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St William's Shrine
- John Carr - Architect
- Barker Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- First World War Memorial
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Victoria Bar
- The Guildhall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church