Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Hoard
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St William's Shrine
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Monk Bar