Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Norman Window Frame
- The Guildhall
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Retreat
- The Bar Convent
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Vision For York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cinema Comes to York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Tower
- York and the Holocaust