Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Stonegate
- The Greyfriars
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Bar Convent
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Transport Moves On
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- 62 Low Petergate
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop