Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Boot
- Viking Coins
- New Earswick
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Railway Station
- Guy Fawkes
- The Abbot's House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham School
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Abbey
- Transport Moves On
- A New University
- Mary Ward