Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The York Helmet
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward II and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre