Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Black Death
- George Leeman
- Medieval Prisons
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Coins
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bootham School
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Norman House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Norman Window Frame
- The First Minster