Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- Bootham Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- View from Station Rise
- The York Hoard
- Yorkshire Museum
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Coins
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Walmgate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Cross
- Is York Cursed?
- George Leeman
- York Garrison