Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The Retreat
- The Norman House
- Norman Window Frame
- The Guildhall
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Art Gallery
- Mary Ward
- Viking Boot
- The Black Death
- 62 Low Petergate