Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Red Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The New Theatre
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Guildhall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Hoard
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Edward I and York
- John Carr - Architect
- The Retreat
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Minster Library
- Royal Station Hotel
- Inscription to Hecules