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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Walmgate Bar
- York Union Gas Works
- Bone Trial Piece
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman Abbey
- Bronze weights
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The County Court House
- King Richard II and York
- The Mansion House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva