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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Sixties York
- King Edward I and York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Statue of an Athlete
- Crest of York St John College
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard III and York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Council of Arles
- Water Lanes