Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Guildhall
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Railway Station
- The Retreat
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The End of the Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Middleham Jewel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street