Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Jubbergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Water Lanes
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Treasurer's House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers