Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Silk Cap
- Cinema Comes to York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Retreat
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Church of St Helen
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Olive Oil Container
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of Napoleon
- Judges Lodging
- The Greyfriars
- Fairfax House
- Transport Moves On
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries