Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Assembly Rooms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Royal Station Hotel
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Railway Institute
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Norman Window Frame
- First World War Memorial
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York Castle Museum
- St Crux's Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bone Trial Piece