Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Edward III and York
- Bootham Bar
- Church of St Helen
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Black Death
- John Carr - Architect
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward I and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Gold Finger Ring