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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- King Richard II and York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Clifford's Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Teaching the Poor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Coins
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- A Pipkin
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Mansion House
- Fire in the Minster
- Monk Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot