Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham School
- First World War Memorial
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Medieval Prisons
- Barley Hall
- Dick Turpin
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Norman Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- A New Walk
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower