Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman House
- King Richard III and York
- Anglian Cross
- The Bar Convent
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Retreat
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Medieval Castle
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fairfax House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Art Gallery
- The York Hoard