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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Barley Hall
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- The New Theatre
- York's Coat of Arms
- Lendal Tower
- The Council of Arles
- York Castle Museum