Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- A New University
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- New Shopping Centres
- Jubbergate
- Teaching the Poor
- Our Lady's Row
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Is York Cursed?
- Fishergate Bar
- Ripon College for Women
- The 1190 Massacre