Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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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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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Olive Oil Container
- Constantius Chlorus
- Treasurer's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The White Rose of York
- Fishergate Bar
- The York Hoard
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Black Death
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Medieval Minster
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Norman Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol