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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Basilica
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Coins
- Victoria Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- William Etty, Artist
- Bootham School
- The First Minster
- Statue of an Athlete