Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- A New University
- The Female Prison
- St William's Shrine
- The Council of Arles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Medieval Castle
- The Bar Convent
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Tower
- The First Railway Station
- Our Lady's Row