Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- Fairfax House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Mary Ward
- Stonegate
- The George Fox Incident
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Guildhall
- View from Station Rise
- King Edward III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Minster Library
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman Castle