Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Central Library
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York and the Holocaust
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Multangular Tower
- Gold Arm Ring