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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Debtors' Prison
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Jubbergate
- The White Rose of York
- York Art Gallery
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Olave
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster
- Anglian Carving
- Clifford's Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- A New University
- King Richard III and York
- Olive Oil Container