Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Fairfax House
- Our Lady's Row
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Mary Ward
- St Crux's Church
- The Roman Fortress
- The York Hoard
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's Coat of Arms
- Silver Strap Ends
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bronze weights
- Roman Head Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa