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 Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham School
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Norman Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bone Trial Piece
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Head Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Micklegate Bar