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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- King Edward I and York
- Transport Moves On
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Judges Lodging
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A New Walk
- Micklegate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Water Lanes
- The Black Death
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Clifford's Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop