Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The White Rose of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Greyfriars
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Walmgate Bar
- The Basilica
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bronze weights
- The Norman House
- Micklegate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends