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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Minster Library
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Boot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Bones of a Roman Combatant