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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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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...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Stonegate
- Ouse Bridge
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- The Guildhall
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Black Death
- Middleham Jewel
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- A New Vision For York
- The York Hoard
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Victoria Bar