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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Richard III and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- Fairfax House
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Horn of Ulf
- York Bombed
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- De Grey Rooms
- The York Helmet
- All Saints Church, North Street