Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- A Pipkin
- Clifford's Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King Edward I and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece