Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Crest of York St John College
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Gold Arm Ring
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Ripon College for Women
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War York
- The Norman House
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Treasurer's House
- Anglian Carving