Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ouse Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Female Prison
- Middleham Jewel
- The Shambles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Micklegate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Statue of Napoleon
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Wilfrid