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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- York Bombed
- The York Helmet
- The Mystery Plays
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The End of the Abbey
- Norman Window Frame
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze weights
- The Guildhall
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Richard III and York
- Dick Turpin
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Second World War York