Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Helmet
- King Richard III and York
- Barker Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- The Railway Institute
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Monk Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- The Debtors' Prison