Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Red Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- Second World War York
- Ripon College for Women
- The Council of Arles
- A Pipkin
- Bone Trial Piece
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bootham School
- Micklegate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool