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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Gold Arm Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Silk Cap
- Constantius Chlorus
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Head Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Mansion House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Roman Fortress