Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman House
- New Earswick
- Norman Window Frame
- The Guildhall
- Lendal Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Helen
- The White Rose of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The York Helmet
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- King Richard III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior