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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Carving
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Olive Oil Container
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Norman Minster
- The York Helmet
- The Cawood Sword
- The Railway Institute
- Cinema Comes to York
- Amber Bead Workshop