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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fairfax House
- Clifford's Tower
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Hospitium
- The York Observatory
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze weights
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Council of Arles