Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The York Observatory
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- The Mystery Plays
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of the Standard
- The York Hoard
- Statue of an Athlete
- St William's Shrine
- Fairfax House
- Military Belt Fitting
- St Crux's Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists