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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman Minster
- George Leeman
- Bone Trial Piece
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Helmet
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Retreat
- First World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New University
- Lendal Tower
- The New Theatre
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Head Pot