Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- King Richard III and York
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Bone Trial Piece
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap
- Ouse Bridge
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Crest of York St John College
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bootham Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- De Grey Rooms
- John Carr - Architect
- St Crux's Church