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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Retreat
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Greyfriars
- The York Hoard
- Barley Hall
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- First World War Memorial
- The Railway Institute
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mithras and Arimanius