Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Roman Fortress
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Walmgate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Head Pot
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Minster
- The Guildhall
- Treasurer's House
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Multangular Tower