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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of an Athlete
- The White Rose of York
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman Minster
- The Railway Institute
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Bombed
- Viking Coins
- The End of the Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Walmgate Bar