Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Barley Hall
- Silver Strap Ends
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Fishergate Bar
- New Earswick
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Lendal Tower
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The New Theatre
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Crossed Keys Symbol