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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Hoard
- Mary Ward
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York Castle Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Judges Lodging
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle