Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Fairfax House
- Viking Boot
- Cinema Comes to York
- Constantius Chlorus
- York Garrison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- A New Vision For York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Alcuin of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman House