Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Constantius Chlorus
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Castle
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The White Rose of York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Barker Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Railway Station
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Richard II and York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Vision For York
- Lendal Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Helen