Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Fishergate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Basilica
- John Carr - Architect
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bootham Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- Margaret Clitherow
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall