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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Coins
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York and the Holocaust
- First World War Memorial
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Greyfriars
- Judges Lodging
- Royal Station Hotel