Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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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 Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Railway Station
- The Guildhall
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Olave
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Multangular Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Helmet
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior