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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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Lendal Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- A New University
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Shambles
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Second World War York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of Marston Moor