Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- John Carr - Architect
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Norman Castle
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Judges Lodging
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bootham School
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman Abbey