Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Judges Lodging
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Cross
- Skeldergate Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- Treasurer's House
- Barley Hall
- The End of the Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Black Death
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill