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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Prisons
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Railway Station
- A New Walk
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The First Railway Station
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Railway King: George Hudson