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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Guildhall
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fire in the Minster
- Cinema Comes to York
- Rowntree Park
- The Multangular Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- First World War York