Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- The Norman Minster
- The Basilica
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Red Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- Statue of the God Mars
- York Union Gas Works
- A Pipkin