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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Victoria Bar
- The Red Tower
- Vikings and Christianity
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Male Grooming
- Yorkshire Museum
- A New Vision For York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Railway Station
- King Edward I and York
- Dick Turpin
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Micklegate Bar