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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- First World War Memorial
- Transport Moves On
- The Red Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- Teaching the Poor
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Lendal Bridge
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- A New Walk
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Norman Window Frame
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Norman Castle