Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Roman Fortress
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Hospitium
- Fairfax House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- The Medieval Minster
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Eric Bloodaxe