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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- The Norman Minster
- Middleham Jewel
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Olive Oil Container
- William Etty, Artist
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Ripon College for Women
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Sixties York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- A Pipkin
- Military Belt Fitting