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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- New Earswick
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fishergate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Union Gas Works
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Ouse Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Norman Window Frame
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rebuilt in Stone