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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- Micklegate Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- The Black Death
- Fire in the Minster
- York Bombed
- Margaret Clitherow
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- A New Walk
- King Edward II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Walmgate Bar
- Monk Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge