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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Art Gallery
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Carving
- Minster Library
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Greyfriars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Dick Turpin
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Fire in the Minster