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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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Greyfriars
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Multangular Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Norman Abbey
- Water Lanes
- Fire in the Minster
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Treasurer's House
- Middleham Jewel
- Roman Head Pot
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith