Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- Clifford's Tower
- First World War Memorial
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Mary Ward
- Guy Fawkes
- The Retreat
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Lendal Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Central Methodist Chapel