Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Garrison
- The Shambles
- Barley Hall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St William's Shrine
- Treasurer's House
- The Greyfriars
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Multangular Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Newgate Cross Shaft