Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Scarborough Bridge
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Walmgate Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Anglian Carving
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Ouse Bridge
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Basilica
- The Greyfriars