Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Judges Lodging
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bootham Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Rebuilt in Stone
- New Shopping Centres
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Multangular Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- George Leeman
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Gold Finger Ring
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers