Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York Art Gallery
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bronze weights
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Abbot's House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring