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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Norman House
- Viking Boot
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Abbot's House
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Olave
- Bone Trial Piece
- First World War Memorial
- The New Theatre
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Bombed
- Inscription to Hecules
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Rebuilt in Stone