Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The Shambles
- The Mystery Plays
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Railway Institute
- The 1190 Massacre
- Scarborough Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Church of St Helen
- Stonegate
- Statue of the God Mars
- Is York Cursed?
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Greyfriars
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers