Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Water Lanes
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Ouse Bridge
- The Shambles
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Viking Male Grooming
- Yorkshire Museum
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Abbey
- The Red Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'