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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Transport Moves On
- Our Lady's Row
- The Basilica
- York Railway Station
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cinema Comes to York
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- King Edward II and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The George Fox Incident