Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Monk Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Union Gas Works
- Judges Lodging
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Transport Moves On
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Council of Arles
- Roman Head Pot
- Barley Hall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers