Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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 Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- St William's Shrine
- York Bombed
- William Etty, Artist
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Helen
- The County Court House
- View from Station Rise
- John Carr - Architect
- Anglian Cross
- York Garrison
- The New Theatre
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New University