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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Teaching the Poor
- King Richard III and York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Our Lady's Row
- Holy Trinity Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Basilica
- St William's Shrine
- Judges Lodging
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva