Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Minster
- The York Hoard
- Alcuin of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Treasurer's House
- The Norman Castle
- Barley Hall
- The Multangular Tower
- The Mystery Plays
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Boot
- Viking Male Grooming