Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- Victoria Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- Monk Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Victorian Prison Building