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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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- A Pipkin
- New Shopping Centres
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Holy Trinity Church
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Minster
- A New Vision For York
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Castle
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- Ouse Bridge
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop