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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The End of the Abbey
- The Abbot's House
- The Cawood Sword
- St William's Shrine
- A New Vision For York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The White Rose of York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft