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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Water Lanes
- Viking Coins
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Barley Hall
- Industrial Upheaval
- Treasurer's House
- Lendal Tower
- Margaret Clitherow
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Abbot's House
- The Greyfriars
- Lendal Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- First World War York
- The Debtors' Prison