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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze weights
- Monk Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- The York Helmet
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New Walk
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Railway Institute
- Alcuin of York
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward III and York