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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- The Roman Fortress
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Crest of York St John College
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- St Crux's Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The White Rose of York
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Shopping Centres
- First World War Memorial
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Abbey