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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Micklegate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Castle
- Medieval Prisons
- Transport Moves On
- Barker Tower
- York Garrison
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fishergate Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Railway Institute
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Red Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- 62 Low Petergate