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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The Shambles
- The End of the Abbey
- Jubbergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- De Grey Rooms
- The Hospitium
- The Black Death
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Observatory
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Crest of York St John College
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 20th Century