Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Medieval Prisons
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Abbey
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- York Union Gas Works
- Second World War York
- Minster Library
- Fishergate Bar