Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The First Railway Station
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Holocaust
- The Multangular Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Boot
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman House
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Bridge