Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Debtors' Prison
- The New Theatre
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The First Minster
- The First Railway Station
- Bootham Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- The Retreat
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Shopping Centres