Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze weights
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Minster Library
- York Railway Station
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Castle
- De Grey Rooms
- The Bar Convent
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The York Helmet
- The Mansion House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Head Pot
- Judges Lodging
- Military Belt Fitting