Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway Institute
- Judges Lodging
- Middleham Jewel
- The Assembly Rooms
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St William's Shrine
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College
- Treasurer's House