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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Silk Cap
- George Leeman
- Bootham Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Norman Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Guildhall
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Victoria Bar
- St Crux's Church
- Barker Tower