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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Boot
- Is York Cursed?
- Sixties York
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Shambles
- Roman Head Pot
- A New University
- Gold Arm Ring
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Mystery Plays
- The Battle of the Standard
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning