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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Stonegate
- The 1190 Massacre
- William Etty, Artist
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Victoria Bar
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward III and York
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New University
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York