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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Clifford's Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Feeding Roman York
- Fishergate Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Silver Strap Ends
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- New Earswick
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Minster Library
- York's Airfield
- George Leeman
- Is York Cursed?