Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Crest of York St John College
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Jubbergate
- Second World War York
- King Richard II and York
- The White Rose of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Norman Window Frame
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate