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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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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Norman Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King Richard III and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- John Carr - Architect
- York Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Minster Library
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and the Holocaust
- Elizabeth Boardingham