Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Feeding Roman York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Central Methodist Chapel
- View from Station Rise
- The Roman Fortress
- The Cawood Sword
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The New Theatre
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Holy Trinity Church