Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Middleham Jewel
- The Debtors' Prison
- De Grey Rooms
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Abbey
- The Shambles
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Garrison
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Castle
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Black Death
- Church of St Olave
- The Railway Institute
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- New Earswick