Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Anglian Cross
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Greyfriars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New University
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 19th Century