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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Minster Library
- The First Railway Station
- Scarborough Bridge
- Barker Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bone Trial Piece
- Transport Moves On
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Castle Museum
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Medieval Synagogue