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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Greyfriars
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Church of St Olave
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Railway Institute
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The County Court House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fire in the Minster
- Micklegate Bar
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Multangular Tower