Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman Castle
- The Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- The Railway Institute
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Airfield
- Artists, Writers and Scientists