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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The End of the Abbey
- Guy Fawkes
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Jubbergate
- Viking Coins
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Red Tower
- The Railway Institute
- A Pipkin
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman Abbey
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Multangular Tower
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill