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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Coins
- William Etty, Artist
- Guy Fawkes
- The Shambles
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Greyfriars
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Guildhall
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- A New University
- King Edward III and York