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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The New Theatre
- Crest of York St John College
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York Union Gas Works
- Silver Strap Ends
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription to Hecules
- Hair of a Roman Girl