Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- Dick Turpin
- The Norman House
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Roman Head Pot
- Feeding Roman York
- St William's Shrine
- The Medieval Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Silver Strap Ends