Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The York Helmet
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Edward III and York
- King Edward I and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Norman Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- Walmgate Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor