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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Castle
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Central Library
- Rowntree Park
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Bar Convent
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Minster after the Reformation
- A New Walk
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Medieval Minster
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York Art Gallery
- Church of St Olave