Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Olave
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container
- Micklegate Bar
- The Red Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- George Leeman
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fairfax House
- De Grey Rooms
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Bombed
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- Fishergate Bar