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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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barley Hall
- Inscription to Hecules
- York and the Holocaust
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- William Etty, Artist
- Water Lanes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Alcuin of York
- Clifford's Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ripon College for Women