Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Minster Library
- Roman Head Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Teaching the Poor
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Airfield
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Minster
- Sixties York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Ripon College for Women
- York Union Gas Works
- Walmgate Bar
- Fishergate Bar