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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Ripon College for Women
- The Female Prison
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Fishergate Bar
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Lendal Tower
- Middleham Jewel
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Eric Bloodaxe