Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Bombed
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Ouse Bridge
- A Pipkin
- The Abbot's House
- The York Helmet
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Guy Fawkes
- York Garrison
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity