Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bootham Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Roman Head Pot