Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Cawood Sword
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Yorkshire Museum
- William Etty, Artist
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Viking Coins
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Mansion House
- The Medieval Abbey