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 Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Boot
- Viking Coins
- Military Belt Fitting
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Minster
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Art Gallery
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Is York Cursed?
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of the God Mars