Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Cross
- The Railway Institute
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Dick Turpin
- The Bar Convent
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Jubbergate
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church