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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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Bar Convent
- Bone Trial Piece
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Lendal Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- Rowntree Park
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Teaching the Poor
- The Norman Abbey
- Walmgate Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- New Shopping Centres
- The Norman Castle