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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Transport Moves On
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Jubbergate
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward II and York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Teaching the Poor
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers