Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Shambles
- The Red Tower
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The George Fox Incident
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Clifford's Tower
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers