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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Retreat
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Aldwark Synagogue
- New Earswick
- Bootham Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- New Shopping Centres
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Middleham Jewel
- First World War York
- The Mansion House
- Judges Lodging
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- All Saints Church, North Street