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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- The York Hoard
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Abbey
- Barker Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Barley Hall
- Viking Silk Cap
- St Crux's Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- Dick Turpin
- Inscription to Hecules
- Guy Fawkes