Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Mary Ward
- King Edward III and York
- The George Fox Incident
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Garrison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Olive Oil Container
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- View from Station Rise