Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Crest of York St John College
- Viking Male Grooming
- William Etty, Artist
- The Shambles
- Statue of Napoleon
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman House
- The Retreat
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Church of St Olave
- Lendal Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of Julia Velva