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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- King Edward I and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Holy Trinity Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Lendal Bridge
- George Leeman
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Bone Trial Piece
- Minster Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Glazed Medieval Jug