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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Coat of Arms
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Shambles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Retreat
- St Crux's Church
- Micklegate Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Lendal Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey