Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- Crest of York St John College
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Castle Museum
- Fishergate Bar
- A New University
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Minster
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New Vision For York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Retreat