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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Vikings and Christianity
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Battle of the Standard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham School
- King Edward III and York
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Royal Station Hotel