Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Jubbergate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Daniel Defoe's York
- King Edward II and York
- Roman Head Pot
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Norman Window Frame
- Gold Arm Ring
- A Pipkin
- Stonegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Assembly Rooms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Mystery Plays
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate