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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Council of Arles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York's Airfield
- George Leeman
- Lendal Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fishergate Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Micklegate Bar