Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Feeding Roman York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Edward II and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Bone Trial Piece
- A New Walk
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Airfield
- St Crux's Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in Viking Times