Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Helen
- The York Hoard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Jubbergate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bronze weights
- The Cawood Sword
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Union Gas Works