Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- View from Station Rise
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Minster in Viking Times
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Hospitium
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Silver Strap Ends
- The White Rose of York
- Ouse Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- First World War Memorial
- Alcuin of York