Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- A New Walk
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Railway Station
- The Medieval Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging
- Second World War York
- York and the Holocaust
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barker Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop