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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fire in the Minster
- Clifford's Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Coins
- Transport Moves On
- The First Minster
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Crux's Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Assembly Rooms
- The County Court House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Medieval Synagogue