Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Black Death
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Basilica
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Constantius Chlorus
- A Pipkin
- Bootham School
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace