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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Bombed
- Scarborough Bridge
- A New Vision For York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Debtors' Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Shambles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York