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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York Art Gallery
- Victoria Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Richard II and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- A New University
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Norman House
- Minster Library
- York Castle Museum