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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- Water Lanes
- Silver Strap Ends
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Railway Institute
- The George Fox Incident
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Castle
- A Pipkin
- The Retreat
- The End of the Abbey
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A New Walk
- Second World War York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Abbot's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot