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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The York Observatory
- The Mansion House
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Fishergate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- First World War Memorial
- A New University
- Second World War York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rowntree Park
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Stonegate