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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Industrial Upheaval
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Hospitium
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- King Richard II and York
- Mary Ward
- Feeding Roman York
- William Etty, Artist
- Middleham Jewel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Rowntree Park