Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- The White Rose of York
- Scarborough Bridge
- The York Observatory
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Holocaust
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Norman Window Frame
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Council of Arles
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector