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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- York Railway Station
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman House
- The Council of Arles
- Norman Window Frame
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The New Theatre
- Treasurer's House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New University
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- View from Station Rise
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Ouse Bridge