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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- The Mansion House
- George Leeman
- Crest of York St John College
- View from Station Rise
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The First Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Barley Hall
- The 1190 Massacre
- Ripon College for Women
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Military Belt Fitting