Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Red Tower
- The Shambles
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Lendal Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New University
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Middleham Jewel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Judges Lodging
- Fairfax House
- Mary Ward