Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Olave
- The York Observatory
- York Railway Station
- Judges Lodging
- The Bar Convent
- The Multangular Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York's Airfield
- Viking Boot
- The End of the Abbey
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Retreat
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- St William's Shrine