Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Is York Cursed?
- Judges Lodging
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Black Death
- A Pipkin
- Olive Oil Container
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- New Shopping Centres
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of Napoleon