Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Barker Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Scarborough Bridge
- Minster Library
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Anglian Cross
- Yorkshire Museum
- Bronze weights
- York's Coat of Arms
- Judges Lodging
- The Basilica
- Medieval Prisons
- Mithras and Arimanius