Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Guy Fawkes
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Barley Hall
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- Treasurer's House
- York's Coat of Arms
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Mansion House