Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- St William's Shrine
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Norman Window Frame
- St Crux's Church
- Medieval Prisons
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Walk
- The Basilica
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Debtors' Prison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Minster in the 20th Century