Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Margaret Clitherow
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Multangular Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Our Lady's Row
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A Pipkin
- Barker Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Middleham Jewel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Art Gallery
- Judges Lodging