Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward III and York
- King Edward I and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Shambles
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Margaret Clitherow