Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- St William's Shrine
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Basilica
- Fishergate Bar
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Boot
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Sixties York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries