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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Middleham Jewel
- Lendal Tower
- The Norman Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ouse Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Jubbergate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bronze weights
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fairfax House
- Royal Station Hotel