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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Coins
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Cinema Comes to York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Bombed
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Central Methodist Chapel
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Walmgate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy