Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- A New University
- Clifford's Tower
- King Richard II and York
- York Union Gas Works
- York Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- Fire in the Minster
- The 1190 Massacre
- Water Lanes
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bootham School
- The Norman Castle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Silver Strap Ends