Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Clifford's Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- Fishergate Bar
- The Retreat
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Norman Minster
- The Hospitium
- Holy Trinity Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York in the fifteenth Century