Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Church of St Olave
- Bronze weights
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Railway Institute
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Our Lady's Row
- Bone Trial Piece
- Norman Window Frame
- The White Rose of York
- The New Theatre
- Gold Arm Ring
- De Grey Rooms