Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Norman House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Margaret Clitherow
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- New Earswick
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Assembly Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Skeldergate Bridge