Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- The Bar Convent
- Transport Moves On
- Gold Finger Ring
- Dick Turpin
- Holy Trinity Church
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Alcuin of York
- The White Rose of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Norman Abbey
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The First Railway Station
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The York Helmet
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Fishergate Bar