Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Barker Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bronze weights
- The New Theatre
- Gold Finger Ring
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- First World War Memorial
- Medieval Prisons
- Elizabeth Boardingham