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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- King Edward I and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of Napoleon
- The York Helmet
- The Norman House
- Roman Head Pot
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Silver Strap Ends