Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Tower
- Silver Strap Ends
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ripon College for Women
- The Roman Fortress
- York's Coat of Arms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- King Edward II and York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On