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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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Industrial Upheaval
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Crest of York St John College
- Lendal Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Statue of an Athlete
- Minster Library
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Castle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Horn of Ulf
- Holy Trinity Church
- Yorkshire Museum
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- Our Lady's Row