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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Observatory
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Guy Fawkes
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Railway Station
- The York Helmet
- The First Railway Station
- Sixties York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Fishergate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- The Black Death
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Industrial Upheaval
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Debtors' Prison