Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Medieval Prisons
- The Mansion House
- De Grey Rooms
- The Bar Convent
- Industrial Upheaval
- Rowntree Park
- Bootham School
- Vikings and Christianity
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Clifford's Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mystery Plays
- Margaret Clitherow