Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- George Leeman
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Greyfriars
- A New University
- Margaret Clitherow
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- First World War Memorial
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Edward III and York
- New Shopping Centres
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Debtors' Prison
- Medieval Chamber Pot