Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fairfax House
- Judges Lodging
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Multangular Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Retreat
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Cross
- Ouse Bridge
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Hair of a Roman Girl