Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York Art Gallery
- The Bar Convent
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Castle Museum
- The Norman House
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- View from Station Rise
- The Debtors' Prison
- York Bombed
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas