Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Cross
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The First Railway Station
- Bronze weights
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Horn of Ulf
- Monk Bar
- The York Helmet