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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ouse Bridge
- Guy Fawkes
- Ripon College for Women
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Fire in the Minster
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Walmgate Bar
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Female Prison
- View from Station Rise
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of Napoleon
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Central Library