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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Barley Hall
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- Ripon College for Women
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Head Pot
- St William's Shrine
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Abbey