Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Basilica
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Gold Arm Ring
- Water Lanes
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- 62 Low Petergate
- The End of the Abbey
- Treasurer's House
- King Edward I and York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Feeding Roman York