Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Scarborough Bridge
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Greyfriars
- Viking Silk Cap
- The County Court House
- The Female Prison
- John Carr - Architect
- Dick Turpin
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- A New Vision For York
- The New Theatre
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Norman House