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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Helen
- Lendal Bridge
- A New Walk
- York Bombed
- St William's Shrine
- Is York Cursed?
- The First Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Anglian Carving
- Statue of an Athlete
- Victoria Bar
- Dick Turpin
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- First World War Memorial
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle