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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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Hospitium
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Mansion House
- Medieval Prisons
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Alcuin of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree Park
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Mystery Plays
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Vale of York Viking Hoard