Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Minster Library
- Our Lady's Row
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Clifford's Tower
- Water Lanes
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Shambles
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Norman House
- Bronze weights
- The Greyfriars
- York's Airfield