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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The York Helmet
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Walmgate Bar
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bone Trial Piece
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Roman Head Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Minster
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Dick Turpin