Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- New Earswick
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Assembly Rooms
- Barley Hall
- A Pipkin
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Minster Library
- Bootham School
- The Medieval Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Richard III and York
- The Mansion House