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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- York Garrison
- Bootham School
- Monk Bar
- King Edward III and York
- The White Rose of York
- View from Station Rise
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Gold Arm Ring
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Edward II and York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Vikings and Christianity
- A New Vision For York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Finger Ring
- Yorkshire Museum