Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Statue of an Athlete
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Water Lanes
- Second World War York
- Barker Tower
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Female Prison
- The Norman Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector