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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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Mary Ward
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Industrial Upheaval
- Alcuin of York
- First World War York
- Viking Coins
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Head Pot
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Assembly Rooms