Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Constantius Chlorus
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Roman Fortress
- The New Theatre
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bone Trial Piece
- Minster Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Second World War York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The First Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of the God Mars
- Fairfax House