Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- York Railway Station
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Scarborough Bridge
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Norman Castle
- York's Coat of Arms
- Ripon College for Women
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Male Grooming
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Judges Lodging
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The 1190 Massacre
- Central Methodist Chapel