Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Black Death
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Crest of York St John College
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Hospitium
- Lendal Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Amber Bead Workshop