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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Military Belt Fitting
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Boot
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Hospitium
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels