Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Basilica
- Jubbergate
- Church of St Olave
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Greyfriars
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Mansion House
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Norman Castle
- A New Walk
- The Horn of Ulf
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Black Death
- Middleham Jewel
- The Debtors' Prison