Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Mystery Plays
- A New Walk
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Crest of York St John College
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Guildhall
- Transport Moves On
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge