Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze weights
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Vikings and Christianity
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Female Prison
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Observatory
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Castle
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Our Lady's Row