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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- York Garrison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Shambles
- York Railway Station
- Fire in the Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fairfax House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Viking Boot
- The Red Tower