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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward I and York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Transport Moves On
- First World War York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Multangular Tower