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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Bootham School
- York Bombed
- Jubbergate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Coins