Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Ouse Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of the God Mars
- Barker Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- The Mansion House
- Jubbergate
- Second World War York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Roman Fortress
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'