Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- Barley Hall
- Guy Fawkes
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian
- First World War Memorial
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Olave
- Judges Lodging
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bone Trial Piece