Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- King Richard III and York
- The Red Tower
- Norman Window Frame
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- York Garrison
- The White Rose of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- The York Helmet
- King Richard II and York
- Judges Lodging
- A New Walk
- The Black Death
- Roman Head Pot