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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- New Earswick
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- York Art Gallery
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Richard II and York
- Fairfax House
- Military Belt Fitting
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- St William's Shrine
- Hair of a Roman Girl