Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Abbey
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Ouse Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree Park
- York's Coat of Arms
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Richard II and York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith