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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Feeding Roman York
- The Red Tower
- The Norman Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Crest of York St John College
- The Greyfriars
- The York Helmet
- St William's Shrine
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Olave
- The First Minster
- Teaching the Poor