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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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Norman House
- The Medieval Castle
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and the Holocaust
- Gold Finger Ring
- King Richard II and York
- The Female Prison
- Clifford's Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- 62 Low Petergate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of an Athlete