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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- George Leeman
- Olive Oil Container
- Norman Window Frame
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Dick Turpin
- The Greyfriars
- The New Theatre
- Teaching the Poor
- Fishergate Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- John Carr - Architect
- Trams Pulled by Horses