Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- Holy Trinity Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard II and York
- Minster Library
- Sixties York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Abbot's House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Silk Cap
- Lendal Tower
- The Council of Arles