Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Mystery Plays
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Garrison
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- Viking Silk Cap
- Sixties York
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bronze weights
- Barker Tower