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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- The Female Prison
- The Mansion House
- Walmgate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Second World War York
- Stonegate
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Abbey
- The Debtors' Prison
- Daniel Defoe's York
- A New Walk
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Scarborough Bridge