Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Multangular Tower
- Royal Station Hotel
- A Pipkin
- Silver Strap Ends
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Margaret Clitherow
- Our Lady's Row
- The Female Prison
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Debtors' Prison
- Middleham Jewel
- The Basilica
- The Council of Arles