Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Helen
- Jubbergate
- A New Walk
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Anglian Carving
- The Norman Castle
- Industrial Upheaval
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Middleham Jewel
- Military Belt Fitting
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Roman Chimney Pot