Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Scarborough Bridge
- Micklegate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Walk
- Bone Trial Piece
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Red Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Boot
- Second World War York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Lendal Tower