Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- The Mystery Plays
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Basilica
- Victoria Bar
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Rowntree Park
- Stonegate
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Statue of the God Mars
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Amber Bead Workshop