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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The York Helmet
- Statue of an Athlete
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Retreat
- The First Railway Station
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Water Lanes
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Skeldergate Bridge
- First World War Memorial
- Scarborough Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting