Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Anglian Carving
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- The Railway Institute
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Walk
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- A New University
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Union Gas Works