Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- First World War York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of St Olave
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Railway Station
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The County Court House
- The End of the Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- Stonegate
- King Edward III and York