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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Assembly Rooms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Crest of York St John College
- The Greyfriars
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Head Pot
- William Etty, Artist
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Hospitium
- Our Lady's Row
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Bombed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The County Court House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Elizabeth Boardingham