Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Helen
- New Earswick
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Railway Station
- King Edward II and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Holy Trinity Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Dick Turpin