Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Rowntree Park
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Judges Lodging
- Barker Tower
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Garrison
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- York Art Gallery
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Norman Minster
- Micklegate Bar