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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Stonegate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- Judges Lodging
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Mansion House
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle