Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- York Castle Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Judges Lodging
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Ripon College for Women
- The Black Death
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Railway Institute
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Prisons
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of an Athlete