Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Assembly Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Finger Ring
- St William's Shrine
- Military Belt Fitting
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Castle
- Monk Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- De Grey Rooms
- View from Station Rise
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'