Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Retreat
- Viking Coins
- Victoria Bar
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Minster
- A New Walk
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Gold Finger Ring
- Stonegate
- The Multangular Tower