Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- First World War York
- Transport Moves On
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Feeding Roman York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The County Court House
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mystery Plays
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Yorkshire Museum
- Olive Oil Container
- The Female Prison
- Walmgate Bar