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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Water Lanes
- The Basilica
- King's Manor - Victorian
- George Leeman
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Bootham School
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ripon College for Women
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- A Pipkin
- View from Station Rise
- John Carr - Architect
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Mystery Plays
- Plum Cakes for Christmas