Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Shambles
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Retreat
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- New Earswick
- York Garrison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard III and York
- King Edward I and York
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Castle