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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman House
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Basilica
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Alcuin of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Dick Turpin
- King Edward I and York
- Our Lady's Row
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fire in the Minster
- Bootham Bar
- Barker Tower
- The Hospitium