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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Teaching the Poor
- The Railway Institute
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Minster Library
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- York Central Library
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Hoard
- The County Court House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Military Belt Fitting
- Cinema Comes to York
- Roman Head Pot