Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Victoria Bar
- Jubbergate
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Scarborough Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- George Leeman
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Union Gas Works
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Coat of Arms
- Micklegate Bar
- King Edward II and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Gold Arm Ring