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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Norman House
- Is York Cursed?
- Gold Arm Ring
- Second World War York
- Middleham Jewel
- Rowntree Park
- Lendal Bridge
- A New Vision For York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Basilica
- York Art Gallery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- George Leeman
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard