Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Norman House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Crux's Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Mystery Plays
- The White Rose of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Vikings and Christianity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre