Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Constantius Chlorus
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Red Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Art Gallery
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The York Helmet
- The Railway Institute
- Lendal Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Male Grooming
- Is York Cursed?