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 Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Roman Head Pot
- Roman Chimney Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Rowntree Park
- Lendal Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Minster Library
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barley Hall
- Ouse Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York