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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The End of the Abbey
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Abbey
- 62 Low Petergate
- York in the fifteenth Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Silk Cap
- George Leeman
- The George Fox Incident
- The Hospitium
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft