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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- William Etty, Artist
- York's Airfield
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Guy Fawkes
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Coins
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Silk Cap
- Inscription to Hecules
- Dick Turpin
- Mary Ward