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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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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- A New University
- Second World War York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Edward III and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- George Leeman
- Mary Ward
- Statue of the God Mars
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Hospitium
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Basilica
- Lendal Bridge
- Feeding Roman York
- The Medieval Abbey