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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- 62 Low Petergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- The First Minster
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War Memorial
- Micklegate Bar