Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fishergate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Scarborough Bridge
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Basilica
- York and the Holocaust
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- The Greyfriars
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Vikings and Christianity