Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Hoard
- View from Station Rise
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Coat of Arms
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Retreat
- Royal Station Hotel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Walmgate Bar
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Railway Station
- The Basilica
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mary Ward