Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mystery Plays
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Treasurer's House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Edward III and York
- The Hospitium
- The Black Death
- Bootham Bar
- A New University
- Inscription to Hecules
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Abbey