Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Vikings and Christianity
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Rowntree Park
- Clifford's Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of an Athlete
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The First Minster
- King Edward II and York