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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Battle of the Standard
- Norman Window Frame
- Treasurer's House
- Roman Head Pot
- The Council of Arles
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's Airfield
- Victoria Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Helmet
- The George Fox Incident
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace