Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Norman Window Frame
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Coins
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Olave
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New Walk
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick