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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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The York Helmet
- Judges Lodging
- Fire in the Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- King Richard II and York
- Barley Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Micklegate Bar
- The Medieval Castle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman Abbey
- Sixties York
- Barker Tower