Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Viking Boot
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The White Rose of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fairfax House
- The Bar Convent
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Monk Bar
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Royal Station Hotel