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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- Barker Tower
- The Shambles
- View from Station Rise
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Vikings and Christianity
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- De Grey Rooms
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- William Etty, Artist
- Victoria Bar