Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- First World War York
- The York Hoard
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Retreat
- A New Walk
- The Horn of Ulf
- Is York Cursed?
- The Multangular Tower
- Bronze weights
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham Bar
- York Railway Station
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Anglian Hanging Bowl