Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Olave
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Walk
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Fishergate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Horn of Ulf
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Council of Arles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers