Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Garrison
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Industrial Upheaval
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Red Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Horn of Ulf
- Treasurer's House
- Dick Turpin
- Cinema Comes to York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Plum Cakes for Christmas