Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- Micklegate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Transport Moves On
- Stonegate
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Basilica
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Railway Station
- The Shambles