Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Bombed
- John Carr - Architect
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Abbot's House
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Bar Convent
- York and the Holocaust
- Monk Bar
- A New University
- Silver Strap Ends
- Lendal Bridge
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart