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 Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- The Railway Institute
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham School
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Barker Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Edward III and York
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of the God Mars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The 1190 Massacre
- View from Station Rise
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The York Hoard