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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Alcuin of York
- The Bar Convent
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Debtors' Prison
- Clifford's Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Helmet
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop