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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Assembly Rooms
- Guy Fawkes
- The Medieval Minster
- Margaret Clitherow
- Vikings and Christianity
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Garrison
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Transport Moves On
- Alcuin of York
- 62 Low Petergate
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Holy Trinity Church
- The First Minster
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- William Etty, Artist