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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- The Guildhall
- The First Railway Station
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of St Olave
- De Grey Rooms
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- The County Court House
- The Mystery Plays
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Hoard
- Statue of Napoleon
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- First World War York