Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Micklegate Bar
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- Treasurer's House
- Guy Fawkes
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Railway Station
- The First Railway Station
- Is York Cursed?
- York Bombed
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Judges Lodging