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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Alcuin of York
- King Richard III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The County Court House
- King Edward I and York
- The Shambles
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Multangular Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Guildhall