Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's Airfield
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The York Helmet
- Water Lanes
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Crux's Church
- Anglian Carving
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Edward III and York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Shambles
- Viking Boot
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Victorian Prison Building