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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Black Death
- George Leeman
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Garrison
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Olive Oil Container
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Feeding Roman York