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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- King Richard II and York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Medieval Castle
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Medieval Prisons
- York Castle Museum
- The 1190 Massacre
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Helen
- York Union Gas Works
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor