Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- New Shopping Centres
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Sixties York
- Viking Coins
- A New Walk
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Crux's Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Church of St Olave
- King Richard III and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop