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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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Airfield
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Boot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library
- Church of St Olave
- The York Helmet
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The First Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Basilica
- The County Court House