Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of the God Mars
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward II and York
- Water Lanes
- A New University
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Scarborough Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Olave
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- The New Theatre