Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Mystery Plays
- Statue of an Athlete
- The First Minster
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Helen
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Shambles
- First World War Memorial
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Tower
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Judges Lodging
- York Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- St Columba's United Reformed Church