Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The First Minster
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Greyfriars
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bootham Bar
- Scarborough Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New University
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Bar Convent
- The George Fox Incident
- York Bombed
- Ouse Bridge