Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York Castle Museum
- Medieval Prisons
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Abbey
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- King Edward III and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- All Saints Church, North Street