Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- York Castle Museum
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Helmet
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Clifford's Tower
- Fairfax House
- The County Court House
- The Female Prison
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Transport Moves On