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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Observatory
- Medieval Prisons
- The End of the Abbey
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- 62 Low Petergate
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Minster
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The White Rose of York
- Treasurer's House
- The First Minster
- York Central Library
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Roman Head Pot