Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Castle
- Stonegate
- King Edward I and York
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree Park
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The 1190 Massacre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Cross