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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- Bootham Bar
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York's Coat of Arms
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Battle of the Standard
- Statue of an Athlete
- Church of St Helen
- Micklegate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Cinema Comes to York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Newgate Cross Shaft