Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A Pipkin
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Anglian Cross
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Barker Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Multangular Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Leeman
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King's Manor - Victorian