Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- Barker Tower
- The Black Death
- Transport Moves On
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Edward II and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Guy Fawkes
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian