Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Walmgate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Silk Cap
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The 1190 Massacre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New University
- Alcuin of York
- Crest of York St John College
- Jubbergate
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Minster in the 18th Century