Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- Medieval Prisons
- The Medieval Minster
- Military Belt Fitting
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Crux's Church
- York Bombed
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- Clifford's Tower
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- William Etty, Artist
- Elizabeth Boardingham