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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- York Castle Museum
- The Norman House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Yorkshire Museum
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Middleham Jewel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Is York Cursed?
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- Teaching the Poor
- First World War Memorial
- The End of the Abbey
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Roman Chimney Pot