Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription to Hecules
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Abbey
- Statue of Napoleon
- Silver Strap Ends
- Feeding Roman York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Alcuin of York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- Cinema Comes to York
- Monk Bar
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Chamber Pot