Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Guy Fawkes
- The Shambles
- Barker Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Judges Lodging
- Micklegate Bar
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Multangular Tower
- York Castle Museum
- New Shopping Centres
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Yorkshire Museum