Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Statue of Napoleon
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Silk Cap
- Lendal Tower
- The Hospitium
- Barker Tower
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street