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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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- The Norman House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Alcuin of York
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Barker Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Micklegate Bar
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Boot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Treasurer's House
- The Mansion House