Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Garrison
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Ouse Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- Our Lady's Row
- Water Lanes
- King Edward I and York
- The York Helmet
- The Medieval Abbey
- The York Hoard
- Barker Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Horn of Ulf
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cinema Comes to York
- A New University
- Jubbergate