Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Fishergate Bar
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Feeding Roman York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Holy Trinity Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Retreat
- Clifford's Tower
- The Black Death
- The New Theatre
- The Medieval Abbey