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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Carving
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison
- The Roman Fortress
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Church of St Olave
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Clifford's Tower
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Black Death