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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Treasurer's House
- Barker Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Middleham Jewel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- George Leeman
- Jubbergate
- The Norman Castle
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New Vision For York
- Teaching the Poor
- De Grey Rooms
- Ripon College for Women