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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The 1190 Massacre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward II and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The First Railway Station
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Carving
- Mithras and Arimanius
- First World War York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists