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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Judges Lodging
- The Abbot's House
- Alcuin of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The 1190 Massacre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Multangular Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Vikings and Christianity