Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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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 the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Micklegate Bar
- The First Minster
- Medieval Prisons
- Olive Oil Container
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The New Theatre
- Fire in the Minster
- Roman Head Pot