Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Bronze weights
- The Mystery Plays
- King Edward II and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Statue of Napoleon
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Male Grooming
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fairfax House
- Stonegate