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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York Bombed
- Fire in the Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Second World War York
- The Norman Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Coins
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Micklegate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York Castle Museum
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Horn of Ulf