Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bootham School
- Treasurer's House
- King Richard II and York
- A New Walk
- York Central Library
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- The Guildhall
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Roman Fortress