Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Mystery Plays
- The Female Prison
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Castle Museum
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Victoria Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in the 18th Century