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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- First World War York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Finger Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- Feeding Roman York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Coins
- The Basilica
- The George Fox Incident
- Crest of York St John College
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War Memorial
- York's Coat of Arms
- Royal Station Hotel