Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Bombed
- The Council of Arles
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- William Etty, Artist
- King Richard II and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Monk Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King Edward II and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Greyfriars