Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Red Tower
- Stonegate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Cross
- Barker Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Female Prison
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The New Theatre
- York's Airfield