Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Union Gas Works
- Our Lady's Row
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Black Death
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Art Gallery
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Multangular Tower