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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Minster
- The Female Prison
- Viking Silk Cap
- A New University
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fire in the Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Castle Museum
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Norman Castle