Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Coins
- Monk Bar
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The York Hoard
- The Hospitium
- The Railway Institute
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- King Edward I and York
- Walmgate Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Judges Lodging
- The Abbot's House
- The Medieval Castle
- First World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas