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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Mary Ward
- King Edward II and York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Clifford's Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Sixties York
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The York Helmet
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Norman Window Frame