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 Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- View from Station Rise
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Railway Institute
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fire in the Minster
- The Mansion House
- A New Walk
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- A New Vision For York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector