Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Walmgate Bar
- Military Belt Fitting
- The First Railway Station
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Ripon College for Women
- The Guildhall
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Multangular Tower
- New Earswick
- The Norman Castle
- Second World War York
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Abbey
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Burial Vessel