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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham School
- Sixties York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War Memorial
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York's Coat of Arms
- New Earswick
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Rowntree Park
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman Minster
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre