Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Basilica
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Female Prison
- Victoria Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fairfax House
- William Etty, Artist
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward II and York
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The White Rose of York
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey