Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- William Etty, Artist
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Mansion House
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Silver Strap Ends
- A New Walk
- New Earswick
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Aldwark Synagogue
- George Leeman