Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Coat of Arms
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Helen
- Cinema Comes to York
- The White Rose of York
- Olive Oil Container
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Abbot's House
- The Shambles
- Anglian Cross
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Feeding Roman York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Medieval Prisons
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Monk Bar
- Second World War York