Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Castle Museum
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Barley Hall
- The Multangular Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Airfield
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Holocaust