Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- Sixties York
- The Mystery Plays
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War York
- New Shopping Centres
- Monk Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Judges Lodging
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Basilica
- Victoria Bar
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church