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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The Debtors' Prison
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Hoard
- Treasurer's House
- Sixties York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fire in the Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The White Rose of York