Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- The Roman Fortress
- Barley Hall
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York's Airfield
- Norman Window Frame
- Bootham School
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Eric Bloodaxe