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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Our Lady's Row
- The Medieval Abbey
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Norman Minster
- Statue of the God Mars
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Cawood Sword
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Railway Institute
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Water Lanes
- Mary Ward
- The Retreat
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey