Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Crest of York St John College
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze weights
- St Crux's Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- New Earswick
- Middleham Jewel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Railway Institute
- Monk Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Bootham Bar