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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The George Fox Incident
- Gold Finger Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The York Helmet
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Barley Hall
- Mary Ward
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- A Pipkin
- St Columba's United Reformed Church