Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Statue of an Athlete
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Walmgate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Feeding Roman York
- The Multangular Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Minster Library
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers