Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Vision For York
- George Leeman
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and the Holocaust
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Margaret Clitherow
- Gold Arm Ring
- Victoria Bar
- View from Station Rise
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Olive Oil Container
- Rebuilt in Stone