Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Jubbergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Military Belt Fitting
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Greyfriars
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Micklegate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Multangular Tower
- Anglian Cross
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Water Lanes