Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Second World War York
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Castle Museum
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Scarborough Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward III and York
- Walmgate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Stonegate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers