Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York's Airfield
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- George Leeman
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Roman Fortress
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Alcuin of York
- York Castle Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Our Lady's Row
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Judges Lodging
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Shambles
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times