Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Yorkshire Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Castle
- Ripon College for Women
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Margaret Clitherow
- A New University
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Roman Fortress
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rowntree Park