Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree Park
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The County Court House
- Our Lady's Row
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Church of St Olave
- King Richard III and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Statue of the God Mars