Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Judges Lodging
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman House
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- St Crux's Church
- The Norman Abbey
- The Mystery Plays
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The New Theatre
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Middleham Jewel
- King Edward III and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Sword Pommel