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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fire in the Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Art Gallery
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House