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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Olive Oil Container
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Observatory
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Alcuin of York
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- New Earswick
- York's Airfield
- The Mansion House
- King Edward I and York
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Helen
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street