Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription to Hecules
- Alcuin of York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Victoria Bar
- Bronze weights
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Guildhall
- The White Rose of York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Mansion House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Red Tower
- Mary Ward
- Military Belt Fitting
- View from Station Rise
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway