Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Helmet
- Lendal Bridge
- Transport Moves On
- York Union Gas Works
- Dick Turpin
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The End of the Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Carving
- The Basilica
- Stonegate