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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Abbey
- Rowntree Park
- A New University
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- King Richard III and York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Bar Convent
- View from Station Rise
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Royal Station Hotel
- Viking Coins
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Black Death
- Guy Fawkes
- Cinema Comes to York
- Teaching the Poor