Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The First Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Bar Convent
- Cinema Comes to York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Male Grooming
- Fishergate Bar
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York's Coat of Arms