Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Micklegate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- York Bombed
- Vikings and Christianity
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bootham School
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Statue of the God Mars
- King Richard II and York
- St Crux's Church
- Lendal Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Clifford's Tower