Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Victoria Bar
- The Retreat
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze weights
- Olive Oil Container
- Bootham School
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Guy Fawkes
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Walmgate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Head Pot
- Stonegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Gods and Goddesses