Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway Institute
- Judges Lodging
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York in the fifteenth Century
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham School
- Transport Moves On
- A New University
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill