Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- A New Walk
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York in the fifteenth Century
- New Shopping Centres
- York and the Holocaust
- King Edward II and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Inscription from Fortress Gate