Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Walmgate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Coins
- Viking Male Grooming
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Transport Moves On
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Castle
- York Central Library
- First World War Memorial
- Norman Window Frame
- Fire in the Minster
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward I and York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Church of St Wilfrid