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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Guildhall
- The York Hoard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The End of the Abbey
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- King Edward III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- First World War Memorial
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft