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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree Park
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Fishergate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Hospitium
- Bootham School
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Debtors' Prison
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription to Hecules
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre