Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Alcuin of York
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Cross
- Margaret Clitherow
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Multangular Tower
- The County Court House
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Edward I and York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Earswick
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- York's Airfield
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Roman Fortress