Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Union Gas Works
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Anglian Cross
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- New Earswick
- The New Theatre
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity