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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Scarborough Bridge
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Castle Museum
- York Central Library
- Judges Lodging
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- St William's Shrine
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fishergate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Shambles
- The Medieval Minster
- The Minster in Viking Times