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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Retreat
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Cawood Sword
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- 62 Low Petergate
- First World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Olive Oil Container
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Amber Bead Workshop