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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- Feeding Roman York
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Richard III and York
- Fairfax House
- The First Railway Station
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman House
- Dick Turpin