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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- Minster Library
- Water Lanes
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Medieval Castle
- The Norman Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Red Tower
- The Horn of Ulf
- Walmgate Bar
- Mary Ward
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Wilfrid