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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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Shambles
- Lendal Bridge
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- View from Station Rise
- Walmgate Bar
- The First Railway Station
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Is York Cursed?
- Viking Sword Pommel
- William Etty, Artist
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman House
- Trams Pulled by Horses