Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Alcuin of York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Male Grooming
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Church of St Helen
- Mary Ward
- St Crux's Church
- Scarborough Bridge
- Second World War York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- First World War York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers