Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Roman Head Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The York Helmet
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Abbey
- York's Airfield
- The Norman Minster
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- St William's Shrine
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Statue of the God Mars