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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Garrison
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- New Shopping Centres
- The Red Tower
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Monk Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Prisons
- Treasurer's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Basilica
- York Art Gallery
- Royal Station Hotel