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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Council of Arles
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward II and York
- Anglian Cross
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Minster Library
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Barley Hall
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Treasurer's House
- King's Manor - Victorian