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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Scarborough Bridge
- The 1190 Massacre
- The White Rose of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Olive Oil Container
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- The Black Death