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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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Teaching the Poor
- Clifford's Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The York Observatory
- Crest of York St John College
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman Abbey
- Bootham School
- Fishergate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- New Earswick
- Monk Bar
- York Art Gallery
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'