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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Council of Arles
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- George Leeman
- The Greyfriars
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Alcuin of York
- The Norman House
- The Hospitium
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The First Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York