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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- The Mansion House
- The Bar Convent
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Red Tower
- Rowntree Park
- Is York Cursed?
- Transport Moves On
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Railway Institute
- York Union Gas Works