Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Abbey
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Gold Finger Ring
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A Pipkin
- York Art Gallery
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Minster Library
- Norman Window Frame