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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Middleham Jewel
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription to Hecules
- Is York Cursed?
- King Edward II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard II and York
- First World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Castle
- King's Manor - Victorian