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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of an Athlete
- New Earswick
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Richard II and York
- The Greyfriars
- The Norman House
- Industrial Upheaval
- John Carr - Architect
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Medieval Prisons
- Clifford's Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham School
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jewbury Cemetery