Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- King Edward III and York
- De Grey Rooms
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mystery Plays
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Holy Trinity Church
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Lendal Bridge
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Abbot's House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- Micklegate Bar
- Fishergate Bar