Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bronze weights
- Sixties York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Tower
- Jubbergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A Pipkin
- Fire in the Minster
- The Greyfriars
- Is York Cursed?
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Viking Silk Cap