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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of the God Mars
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mansion House
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Abbey
- The First Minster
- King Edward III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Shambles
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Red Tower