Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Transport Moves On
- King Richard II and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Helen
- Clifford's Tower
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Second World War York
- The York Hoard
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rebuilt in Stone