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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Middleham Jewel
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Retreat
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Head Pot
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward I and York
- King Richard III and York
- Crest of York St John College
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard II and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions