Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Transport Moves On
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Lendal Tower
- The County Court House
- Fishergate Bar
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- A New Walk
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- The Female Prison
- The Norman Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant