Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Ouse Bridge
- Jubbergate
- York Railway Station
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Barker Tower
- The Council of Arles
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Walk
- Scarborough Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Clifford's Tower