Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Military Belt Fitting
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- York and the Holocaust
- Middleham Jewel
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New University
- De Grey Rooms
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Shambles
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse