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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- New Earswick
- York Central Library
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Our Lady's Row
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Monk Bar
- Church of St Helen
- York Bombed
- William Etty, Artist
- Lendal Bridge
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Roman Fortress
- The Debtors' Prison