Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Central Library
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Richard III and York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bootham School
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Walmgate Bar