Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Cawood Sword
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Female Prison
- The Basilica
- The First Minster
- York's Airfield
- Sixties York
- Bronze weights
- The 1190 Massacre
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Bombed
- Vikings and Christianity
- Cinema Comes to York
- York's Medieval Synagogue