Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Silver Strap Ends
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Castle
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Walmgate Bar
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Fire in the Minster
- Barker Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mary Ward
- Viking Coins
- Inscription to Hecules
- Jubbergate
- Is York Cursed?