Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Transport Moves On
- York's Airfield
- Alcuin of York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Debtors' Prison
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The York Helmet
- Bootham School
- Inside the Roman Fortress