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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Military Belt Fitting
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Union Gas Works
- Barley Hall
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Female Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Cawood Sword
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New University
- Clifford's Tower