Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Edward I and York
- Micklegate Bar
- The Hospitium
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Cross
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Union Gas Works