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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Fairfax House
- The Guildhall
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- First World War Memorial
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Norman Window Frame
- Feeding Roman York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Is York Cursed?
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Sixties York
- The Hospitium