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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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Viking Male Grooming
- Transport Moves On
- The Multangular Tower
- Cinema Comes to York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- George Leeman
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Crest of York St John College
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree Park
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Guy Fawkes
- The Guildhall
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Is York Cursed?