Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Cawood Sword
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Medieval Prisons
- Fire in the Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Viking Coins
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Garrison
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street