Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Female Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Minster Library
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Hospitium
- Stonegate
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Helmet
- Alcuin of York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Judges Lodging
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bone Trial Piece
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe