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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- King Edward I and York
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Fairfax House
- Barley Hall
- A New Vision For York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Norman Window Frame
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Assembly Rooms
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars