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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Stonegate
- St Crux's Church
- New Shopping Centres
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Cinema Comes to York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Railway Institute
- The Shambles
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Railway Station