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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- New Earswick
- The Multangular Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Monk Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Mansion House
- The George Fox Incident
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Retreat
- The Basilica