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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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of the Standard
- Holy Trinity Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Bar Convent
- The Guildhall
- Vikings and Christianity
- Guy Fawkes
- The Retreat
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Olive Oil Container
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Second World War York
- The Minster in Viking Times