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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway Institute
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- William Etty, Artist
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Battle of the Standard
- John Carr - Architect
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector