Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman House
- Feeding Roman York
- Crest of York St John College
- The George Fox Incident
- Guy Fawkes
- Clifford's Tower
- Gold Finger Ring
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- Barley Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Abbot's House
- Statue of Napoleon
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Norman Window Frame