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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze weights
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Bombed
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- Church of St Helen
- Fishergate Bar
- King Edward III and York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey