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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Basilica
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Cawood Sword
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Castle Museum
- The Council of Arles
- The York Observatory
- The Norman Minster
- Fishergate Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Norman House