Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Minster Library
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's Airfield
- Gold Arm Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Silk Cap
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Vision For York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Castle Museum
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster in the 18th Century