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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Arm Ring
- Walmgate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Greyfriars
- The Council of Arles
- The New Theatre
- Olive Oil Container
- The Female Prison
- A Pipkin
- A New Vision For York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Debtors' Prison