Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- A New Walk
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Barley Hall
- King Edward II and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Basilica
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Ouse Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head