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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Black Death
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Mary Ward
- Bootham Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Gold Arm Ring
- William Etty, Artist
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity