Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Head Pot
- Fishergate Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- First World War Memorial
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Castle
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bone Trial Piece
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Crest of York St John College
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Boot