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 Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Guildhall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman House
- Barker Tower
- The Norman Castle
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The White Rose of York
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard II and York
- Royal Station Hotel