Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Fishergate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Victoria Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The County Court House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- The 1190 Massacre
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa