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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Finger Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Military Belt Fitting
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The First Minster
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bootham School
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A New University
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Bridge