Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The Norman Castle
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Olave
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman House
- York Union Gas Works
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King Edward II and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart