Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The End of the Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Silver Strap Ends
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Railway Station
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Basilica
- St Crux's Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Bar Convent
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Medieval Castle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers