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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of Napoleon
- Bootham School
- A New Walk
- King Edward I and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Victoria Bar
- Minster Library
- The Hospitium
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cinema Comes to York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Medieval Minster
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Council of Arles
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'