Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- John Carr - Architect
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Inscription to Hecules
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Lendal Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Hospitium
- The First Minster
- The Battle of the Standard
- Lendal Tower