Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- King Edward I and York
- A New University
- The Council of Arles
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Olive Oil Container
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- Water Lanes
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Debtors' Prison
- St Martin Le Grand Church